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INFORMALLY

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• INFORMALLY (adverb)
The adverb INFORMALLY has 3 senses:

1. without formality
2. with the use of colloquial expressions
3. in a casual way; at home

Familiarity information: INFORMALLY used as an adverb is uncommon.

Dictionary entry details

• INFORMALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Without formality

Context example:

he visited us informally

Antonym:

formally (in a formal manner)

Pertainym:

informal (not formal)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

With the use of colloquial expressions

Synonyms:

colloquially; conversationally; informally

Context example:

this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn

Pertainym:

informal (used of spoken and written language)

Sense 3

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Meaning:

In a casual way; at home

Synonyms:

en famille; informally

Context example:

we'll have dinner en famille

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